The espresso martini-inspired cocktail, dubbed the "Café Con Ocho," was so popular at restaurants across Miami earlier this year, that now it's back at some of the best cocktail bars in Miami just in time for the holiday season to officially kick off.
The cocktail is an unexpected take on a classic espresso martini cocktail with bold notes of nutmeg and vanilla from the premium rum, which pair perfectly with the grapefruit, currant, and sugarcane flavors found in Bigface Coffee. Plus, replacing vodka or tequila with Bacardi rum takes it to a whole new "dunkin'" level. Get it? (Ok, first and only basketball pun.)
Where to Try the "Café Con Ocho" Espresso Martini in Miami:
- Cafe La Trova (Little Havana)- The Commodore at the Ritz-Carlton (Coconut Grove)
- Rumbar at the Ritz-Carlton (Key Biscayne)
- El Vecino (Downtown)
- Sofia Italian Restaurant (Design District)
- Michael’s Genuine (Design District)
- Phuc Yeah (MiMo District)
- Broken Shaker at Freehand (Miami Beach)
Jimmy Butler will make an appearance to craft some Café Con Ocho cocktails during the event.
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To celebrate this second collaboration, Butler, Bacardi, and Bigface hosted the "Miami Rum Room Domino Club Event Series," which kicked off in Miami on Thursday, November 21. It will soon head to other cities around the country.“We are excited to collaborate with Bacardi again. Miami is a city that has shown me so much love — the culture, the energy, and the rich coffee scene are all part of my daily life. I have enjoyed playing dominoes and visiting the parks in Miami’s Little Havana,” says Butler. "Like me, Bacardi has a deep connection to this city, and creating the Bacardi x Bigface 'Café Con Ocho' cocktail together with Bigface Coffee has been an incredible experience.'”
The cocktail has bold notes of nutmeg and vanilla from the premium rum, which pair perfectly with the grapefruit, currant, and sugarcane flavors found in Bigface Coffee.
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How to Make the Bigface Café Con Ocho Cocktail Recipe at Home:
- Two ounces of Bacardi Reserva Ocho- One ounce of Bigface Coffee El Porvenir Espresso
- 0.75 ounces of Salted Caramel Syrup
- An orange wheel to garnish
"Café Con Ocho" Cocktail by Jimmy Butler. On the menus at Cafe La Trova, the Commodore at the Ritz-Carlton (Coconut Grove), Rumbar at the Ritz-Carlton (Key Biscayne), El Vecino, Sofia Italian Restaurant, Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink, Phuc Yeah, and Broken Shaker. Available until December 31.
